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Study: Exposure to metals may disrupt a woman's hormones during pregnancy

Exposure to metals such as nickel, arsenic, cobalt and lead may disrupt a woman's hormones during pregnancy, according to a Rutgers study.

21 Dec 2020

New understanding of physical properties of chromatin may show how genome is encoded and decoded

University of Alberta researchers have found an answer to a fundamental question in genomic biology that has eluded scientists since the discovery of DNA: Within the nucleus of our cells, is the complex package of DNA and proteins called chromatin a solid or a liquid?

20 Dec 2020

Study identifies biomarker gene signature that indicates potential liver toxicity

When agrochemical and pharmaceutical companies develop new products, they must test extensively for potential toxicity before obtaining regulatory approval. This testing usually involves lengthy and expensive animal studies.

18 Dec 2020

IU researchers receive $2.9 million grant to expand work on subconcussive impacts

Every year, nearly 2.5 million U.S. high school athletes participate in contact sports. Each of these athletes sustains an average of 650 subconcussive head impacts in a single season, hits that can negatively affect brain health.

18 Dec 2020

FDA approves first adjuvant treatment for patients with non-small cell lung cancer

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Tagrisso (osimertinib) as the first adjuvant treatment for patients with non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors have a specific type of genetic mutation.

18 Dec 2020

FDA approves first implant system for adults who have above-the-knee amputations

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the Osseoanchored Prostheses for the Rehabilitation of Amputees (OPRA) Implant System, the first implant system marketed in the U.S. for adults who have transfemoral—or above-the-knee—amputations and who have or are anticipated to have rehabilitation problems with, or cannot use, a conventional socket prosthesis.

18 Dec 2020

FDA approves first oral drug for treating adult patients with advanced prostate cancer

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Orgovyx (relugolix) for the treatment of adult patients with advanced prostate cancer.

18 Dec 2020

Novel amorphous nanoparticles can efficiently and selectively kill cancer cells

LMU researchers have developed a novel type of nanoparticle that efficiently and selectively kills cancer cells, thus opening up new therapeutic options for the treatment of tumors.

18 Dec 2020

Concerns for loved ones tied to lower negative attitudes toward social distancing, vaccines

While many people have listened to messaging about wearing a mask and following social distancing guidelines to limit the spread of COVID-19, resistance remains.

18 Dec 2020

Study finds how macrophages may contribute to a therapeutic weak spot in breast cancer

Breast cancer, the second most common cancer in the United States, can result from a number of cellular misregulations, such as deficiencies in the DNA-repairing breast cancer gene, BRCA.

18 Dec 2020

Study determines factors associated with oophorectomy in patients with ovarian torsion

Ovarian torsion can cause severe pain and other symptoms because the ovary is not receiving enough blood due to twisting of its blood supply.

18 Dec 2020

£6.7m awarded to find new ways to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases

Barts Life Sciences - a partnership between Barts Health NHS Trust and Queen Mary University of London - has been awarded £6.7m by Barts Charity to research new ways to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of diseases.

18 Dec 2020

New microscope could allow surgeons to inspect tumor margins within minutes

When surgeons remove cancer, one of the first questions is, "Did they get it all?" Researchers from Rice University and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have created a new microscope that can quickly and inexpensively image large tissue sections, potentially during surgery, to find the answer.

18 Dec 2020

Researchers to explore new ways to diagnose early-stage lung cancer

Ground-breaking medical research in a consortium led by two UK universities will explore new ways to diagnose lung cancer earlier and save lives.

18 Dec 2020

AAHMS report spells out the necessary steps to maintain control over COVID-19 in 2021

High levels of testing, efficient vaccine distribution and addressing pandemic mental health impacts are critical if Australia is to maintain control over COVID-19 in 2021, the country’s learned body for health and medical sciences has concluded.

18 Dec 2020

Thermo Fisher announces construction of new cGMP plasmid DNA manufacturing facility

Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, today announced the construction of a new cGMP plasmid DNA manufacturing facility in Carlsbad, Calif.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 18 Dec 2020

Scientists identify rehabilitation recommendations in cancer-treatment guidelines

Cancer treatment isn't just a matter of shrinking or removing a tumor. It also involves preserving or improving the patient's quality of life.

18 Dec 2020

Researchers develop new nanoparticle that efficiently and selectively kills cancer cells

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich researchers have developed a novel type of nanoparticle that efficiently and selectively kills cancer cells, thus opening up new therapeutic options for the treatment of tumors.

18 Dec 2020

FDA approves pembrolizumab as first-line treatment for colorectal cancer

The FDA recently approved the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab as a first-line treatment for patients with certain types of advanced colorectal cancer. This is the 9th FDA approval supported by Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) research.

18 Dec 2020

University of Ottawa earns 10 Canada research chairs covering a broad scope of subjects

The University of Ottawa has earned a total of 10 Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) covering a broad scope of subjects, from the exploration of disruptive impacts of stress on higher brain functions to the need to preserve Indigenous traditional cultural memories, and emerging computing technologies that pave the way to smart cities.

18 Dec 2020

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Study: Exposure to metals may disrupt a woman's hormones during pregnancy

New understanding of physical properties of chromatin may show how genome is encoded and decoded

Study identifies biomarker gene signature that indicates potential liver toxicity

IU researchers receive $2.9 million grant to expand work on subconcussive impacts

FDA approves first adjuvant treatment for patients with non-small cell lung cancer

FDA approves first implant system for adults who have above-the-knee amputations

FDA approves first oral drug for treating adult patients with advanced prostate cancer

Novel amorphous nanoparticles can efficiently and selectively kill cancer cells

Concerns for loved ones tied to lower negative attitudes toward social distancing, vaccines

Study finds how macrophages may contribute to a therapeutic weak spot in breast cancer

Study determines factors associated with oophorectomy in patients with ovarian torsion

£6.7m awarded to find new ways to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases

New microscope could allow surgeons to inspect tumor margins within minutes

Researchers to explore new ways to diagnose early-stage lung cancer

AAHMS report spells out the necessary steps to maintain control over COVID-19 in 2021

Thermo Fisher announces construction of new cGMP plasmid DNA manufacturing facility

Scientists identify rehabilitation recommendations in cancer-treatment guidelines

Researchers develop new nanoparticle that efficiently and selectively kills cancer cells

FDA approves pembrolizumab as first-line treatment for colorectal cancer

University of Ottawa earns 10 Canada research chairs covering a broad scope of subjects

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